Spotlight on talent of 33 chefs and value for visitors during Dine in Whistler, April 25-June 30
They hail from Canada, the USA, India, Europe and Japan, and their interests range from skateboarding, to martial arts, to freestyle skiing. But among the 33 chefs participating in Dine in Whistler from April 25 to June 30, one thing is clear: they all share a passion for exceptional cuisine.
Take Melissa Craig. In a profession traditionally dominated by men, this Red Seal Certified Chef has pushed the culinary bar over her 10-year career, including earning the title of Best Chef in Canada at the Canadian Culinary Championships. Today she leads a team at the Bearfoot Bistro to produce dishes like the Dine in Whistler surf and turf special, with Heritage Angus bavette and tiger prawns for $49.
Over at Edgewater, Executive Chef Chris Shiner is not one to play it safe with cuisine. The Halifax native cut his teeth during an apprenticeship at Mike Wiegele’s renowned heli-skiing resort in Blue River, B.C. Since moving to Whistler, Shiner has used his creativity to develop fresh dishes, including the Dine in Whistler grilled fresh scallops with green pea ravioli for $39.
Sharanjit Kahlon of Tandoori Grill also approaches cooking as an art. Born and raised in India, Kahlon immigrated to Canada in 1986 and got his start working at a restaurant in downtown Vancouver before opening up Tandoori Grill in 1997 to showcase tandoori cuisine. His signature dish for Dine in Whistler is succulent lamb curry simmered with royal Indian spices for $29.
At Flipside Restaurant, Chef Uli Shnur focuses on crafting good, home-made comfort food. Originally hailing for Germany, Uli worked for four Whistler restaurants before opening up his own eatery in 1992 – making a name for himself with dishes like the Dine in Whistler Spaghetti Girlfriend for $19.
Craig, Shiner, Kahlon and Shnur are just four of the 33 extraordinary chefs participating in Dine in Whistler this year. Each chef has a unique background and distinct approach to mixing ingredients and preparing menus. To find out more about each chef, including is the skateboarder, martial artist and freestyle skier, click here or visit whistler.com/media
Back by popular demand, Dine in Whistler allows guests and locals to sample Whistler’s cuisine at unbeatable prices. Participating restaurants offer mouthwatering three-course spring menus for price points of $19, $29, $39 and $49 (CAD) this May and June. Below are some highlights.
$19 menus
Flipside Restaurant
Harajuku Izakaya
The Mix by Ric’s
Sushi Village
$29 menus
Bavaria Restaurant
The Brewhouse at Whistler
Champagne Lounge at the Bearfoot Bistro
Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub
Ric’s Grill
Tandoori Grill
$39 menus
Edgewater Lodge
The Keg at the Mountain
La Rua Restaurante
Nicklaus North Golf Course
Players Chophouse Whistler
Quattro at Whistler
$49 menus
Araxi Restaurant + Bar
Aura Restaurant
Bearfoot Bistro
Hy’s Steakhouse
Rimrock Café
Whistler Cooks Catering
For a full listing of participating restaurants please visit http://www.whistler.com/dinein/
And of course one day – or even two – isn’t nearly enough time to explore the vast culinary scene in Whistler. With exceptional rates on accommodation, unprecedented spring skiing and boarding conditions, the golf and mountain bike seasons around the corner and an entertaining lineup of spring festivals and events, now is the best time to parlay your dining adventure into the ultimate Whistler vacation.
Moderate rooms start at $99 per night and late-season packages are available with amazing rates starting at $189 per person for a two-night stay in moderate accommodation plus a two-day lift ticket. Step it up to deluxe accommodation starting at $109 per night and luxury accommodation starting at $159 per night.
Experience the best mountain biking the world has to offer with the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, open May 20. Summer sightseeing begins May 28 and the Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone runs from June 18 to September 5.
The golf season has also begun – with Big Sky Golf and Country in Club in Pemberton now open.
The Whistler courses all have opening days set for the next few weeks, with Nicklaus North opening May 13, Whistler Golf Course opening May 14 and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler opening May 20.
To book your last-minute winter package, an upcoming golf getaway or any other summer vacation package, visit www.whistler.com or call 1.800.WHISTLER to speak to a local reservation agent.
